About Catch the Breeze
The Sykes family has been letting holiday properties since the 1970s. It’s fair to say; it’s in our blood. Our experience owning, managing and even cleaning holiday properties led to the family founding and running another successful national holiday home letting agency that still bears our family name.
Today, Catch the Breeze is about pulling on all that experience to offer something incredibly special. We understand the importance of holidays in the UK. And that it’s something that requires a lot of hard work to get just right. We know this because we’re no different. Every year the Sykes family look forward to staying in holiday cottages and the unique experience that each stay brings. We have a genuine understanding of what makes a holiday special, of what creates that all-important sense of belonging and satisfaction that makes you feel: I could live like this.
What our guests say
Home from Home in a lovely Craster Cottage
A lovely and very well appointed cottage next to the sea. Craster is a great location to stay, very quiet and relaxing with easy access to local walks and to other beautiful locations along the Northumberland coast.
Mr Thompson ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Northumberland late summer break
Craster Reach was the perfect place for our September break with family. We know the area well and Craster is ideally placed to explore the beautiful Northumberland coast.
The cottage is very well appointed. Beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need and more. Lovely welcome back including a doggie welcome pack. It’s easy to feel at home here.
Trish ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A wonderful week in Craster
This was our second stay at Craster Reach and one of many with Catch the Breeze. The property is beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and has everything you need to feel instantly at home.
With the harbour a short stroll away, the coastal path in your doorstep and incredible sea views, the location is exceptional.
Lisa Hudson ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Middlerigg
Great accommodation for five of us. Excellent views of harbour and coastline, and a proper castle on the skyline. Marvellous walking. Very good restaurant round the corner.
Mr Hunt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The most wonderful birthday celebration!
We have just returned from the most fabulous week spent at Middlerigg whilst celebrating a special birthday with loved-ones. From the moment we set foot inside this outstanding property, we felt instantly at home. Nestled in the centre of Craster, Middlerigg provides stunning views of the harbour towards Dunstanburgh Castle and every care has been taken to ensure a most comfortable and enjoyable holiday. The rooms are beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, spacious and light and there are views from every single window. We loved the kitchen area leading onto the patio, and the upstairs sitting area was an absolute joy - watching the weather over the harbour became an enjoyable daily routine! The house is really well equipped with everything you could possibly need, with high quality fittings, comfortable beds & sofas, plenty of hot water & even logs for the fire which made for cosy evenings when the sun had gone down. The location is perfect, with easy accessibility to all the local amenities and may places of interest in the surrounding area - with amazing walks from the door, and even a wonderful pub just a few steps away! Claire was so helpful and kind and we wouldn't hesitate in booking with 'Catch The Breeze' again. The week will linger long in our memories and we hope to return in the very near future.
Alison from Whitley Bay ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️